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Toro 20373 Operator's Manual

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22in Recycler
Model No. 20373—Serial No. 315000001 and Up
Replacement parts are available from an Authorized Service Dealer or at www.shoptoro.com.

Introduction

This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners. It is designed
primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting
brush or for agricultural uses.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your product.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your product ready.
Figure 1
model and serial numbers on the product.
G017291
1. Model and serial number plate
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol
© 2014—The Toro® Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
®
identifies the location of the
Figure 1
(Figure
Register at www.Toro.com.
Lawn Mower
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
This product contains a chemical or chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark
arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine
on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
Net Torque: The gross or net torque of this engine was
laboratory rated by the engine manufacturer in accordance
with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J1940.
As configured to meet safety, emission, and operating
requirements, the actual engine torque on this class of mower
2),
Form No. 3388-659 Rev A
Operator's Manual
Figure 2
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Original Instructions (EN)
All Rights Reserved *3388-659* A
Printed in the USA

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  • Page 1: Introduction

    This manual uses 2 words to highlight information. product properly and safely. Important calls attention to special mechanical information You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register attention.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Go to www.Toro.com to view The safety alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you to specifications on your mower model. potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    Toro equipment, count on Toro • Never refuel the machine indoors. genuine parts. When it comes to reliability, Toro delivers • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is replacement parts designed to the exact engineering an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water specifications of our equipment.

  • Page 4: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional Decals Important: Safety and instruction decals are located near areas of potential danger. Replace damaged decals. Manufacturer's Mark 117–2718 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 94-8072 131-0894 125–5092 Traction Adjustment 1.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Important: Remove and discard the protective plastic sheet that covers the engine. 131–4514 1. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hand or foot, mower Installing the Blade-Control blade—stay away from moving parts; keep all guards and shields in place. 3.

  • Page 6: Installing The Recoil-Starter Rope In The Rope

    Installing the Handle No Parts Required Procedure WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer.

  • Page 7: Filling The Engine With Oil

    Figure 5 1. Recoil-starter rope 2. Rope guide G017323 Figure 6 1. The oil level is at its 3. The oil level is too maximum. low—add oil to the Filling the Engine with Oil crankcase. 2. The oil level is too high—remove oil from No Parts Required the crankcase.

  • Page 8: Assembling The Grass Bag

    Assembling the Grass Bag No Parts Required Procedure 1. Slip the grass bag over the frame as shown in Figure g027257 Figure 7 g027258 Figure 8 1. Handle 3. Grass bag 2. Frame 3. Hook the top and side channels of the bag onto the top Note: Do not slip the bag over the handle and sides of the frame, respectively (Figure...

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    Product Overview Operation Filling the Fuel Tank DANGER Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others. • To prevent a static charge from igniting the gasoline, place the container and/or machine directly on the ground before filling, not in a vehicle or on an object.

  • Page 10: Checking The Engine-Oil Level

    • If the oil level on the dipstick is too low, slowly pour a small amount of oil into the oil-fill tube, wait 3 minutes, and repeat steps through until the oil level on the dipstick is at the correct level. •...

  • Page 11: Starting The Engine

    Figure 15 g027908 Note: If the machine does not start after several Figure 13 attempts, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Raise the machine 2. Lower the machine Using the Self-Propel Drive Note: The cutting height settings are 25 mm (1 inch); 35 mm (1-3/8 inches);...

  • Page 12: Stopping The Engine

    Stopping the Engine If the ignition switch on your machine (Figure 17) is a toggle switch (with both an “I” and a “Stop”), push the switch to the Stop position. Otherwise, hold down the switch in the Stop position until the engine stops. Figure 20 Disengaging the Blade Release the blade —control bar...

  • Page 13: Recycling The Clippings

    Operating the Bag-on-Demand Lever death. The bag-on-demand feature allows you to either collect or Check the grass bag frequently. If it is damaged, recycle grass and leaf clippings while the grass bag is attached install a new Toro replacement bag. to the machine.

  • Page 14: Side-Discharging The Clippings

    Side-Discharging the • For bagging the grass and leaf clippings, press the button on the bag-on-demand lever and move the lever forward Clippings until the button on the lever pops up (Figure 23). Use the side discharge for cutting very tall grass. If the grass bag is on the machine and the bag-on-demand lever is in the bagging position, move the lever to the recycling position;...

  • Page 15: Operating Tips

    • For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins. • Replace the blade when necessary with a Toro replacement blade. Cutting Grass • Cut only about a third of the grass blade at a time. Do not...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    • If there are more than 5 inches (13 cm) of leaves on the lawn, set the front cutting height one or two notches higher than the rear cutting height. • Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.

  • Page 17: Replacing The Air Cleaner

    Replacing the Air Cleaner Changing the Engine Oil Service Interval: Yearly Service Interval: After the first 5 hours 1. Press down on the latch tabs on top of the air cleaner Yearly cover (Figure 27). 1. Move the machine to a level surface. 2.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Self-Propel Drive

    Note: Push the cable toward the engine to increase 6. After draining out the used oil, return the machine to the operating position. the traction; pull the cable away from the engine to decrease the traction. 7. Pour about 3/4 of the crankcase capacity of oil in the crankcase.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield

    Cleaning the Cleaning the Machine Blade-Brake-Clutch Shield Service Interval: Before each use or daily Service Interval: Every 25 hours WARNING Clean the blade-brake-clutch shield yearly to prevent the blade The machine may dislodge material from under the from stalling while you mow. machine.

  • Page 20: Storage

    Storage 1. Remove the ignition key (electric-start model only). 2. Loosen the handle knobs until you can move the upper handle freely. Store the machine in a cool, clean, dry place. 3. Fold the upper handle forward as shown in Figure Preparing the Machine for Important: Route the cables to the outside of the...
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  • Page 24: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company. Australian Consumer Law: Australian customers will find details relating to the Australian Consumer Law either inside the box or at your local Toro Dealer.

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